MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective mounts broke either side before rear diff (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective mounts broke either side before rear diff (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower rear ball joints. push in hub type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (can't see front ones) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on inner edge 275/35r18 nexen (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald on inner edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower rear ball joints. push in hub type (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (can't see front ones) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
285/30/19 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED
O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
285/30/19 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED
O/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED
n/s/f & o/s/r wheel rim dented
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f & o/s/r wheel rim dented
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
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EG55 FLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG55 FLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EG55 FLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2009.
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